Rare find, Beautiful lakefront property on Long Lake. Private, tranquil setting w/over an acre of land, part. wooded & 200 ft of private lakefront. Split level home w/3 lg BR’s & 1 full bath on the upper level. BR’s all feature hrdwd flrs & lg windows w/lots of natural light. The lower W/O level has stunning views of the lake from the LR & kitchen. Lg sliders give easy access to the lakeside patio. LR is complete w/ wood burning frpl. LL also features a garage w/lakeside overhead door that is suitable for all the lake toys, lawn equipment etc. Waterfront has a gradual slope, ideal for the youngsters. Frntg includes cement boat launch & steal sea wall. Home appears solid, a few cosmetic updates would make all the difference! This sale also includes parcel # 7500215001100. All measurements and year built are estimated. If you are looking for you own private resort, this is a must see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
1.4 acresLot Size
$642Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mary Rosenberry• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate
Rare find, Beautiful lakefront property on Long Lake. Private, tranquil setting w/ over an acre of land, part. wooded & 200 ft of private lakefront. Split level home w/ 3 lg BR's & 1 full bath on the upper level. BR's all feature hrdwd flrs & lg windows w/ lots of natural light. The lower W/ O level has stunning views of the lake from the LR & kitchen. Lg sliders give easy access to the lakeside patio. LR is complete w/ wood burning frpl. LL also features a garage w/ lakeside overhead door that is suitable for all the lake toys, lawn equipment etc. Waterfront has a gradual slope, ideal for the youngsters. Frntg includes cement boat launch & steal sea wall. Home appears solid, a few cosmetic updates would make all the difference! This sale also includes parcel # 7500215001100.All measurements and year built are estimated. If you are looking for you own private resort, this is a must see!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,801 (−63.9%)
2024
$4,986 (+62.0%)
2023
$3,077 (+3.3%)
2022
$2,978 (+100.7%)
2019
$1,484 (−64.6%)
2018
$4,196 (+6.5%)
2016
$3,939 (+24.8%)
2015
$3,157
Tax history for 60485 Paradise Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,801 (−63.9%)
2024
$4,986 (+62.0%)
2023
$3,077 (+3.3%)
2022
$2,978 (+100.7%)
2019
$1,484 (−64.6%)
2018
$4,196 (+6.5%)
2016
$3,939 (+24.8%)
2015
$3,157
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
199 ft.
Lot depth
154 ft.
Lot size
0.7 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,496
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Joseph County
APN
002 150 003 01
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 6
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Has Fireplace
Window Features: Window Treatments
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 13
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 8
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 21
Room Width: 12
Room Type: Living Room
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 7
Room Type: Laundry
Room Length: 5
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 12
Room Length: 21
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 11
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Width: 11
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 10
Room Width: 14
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Bi-Level
Building Area Total: 792
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1960
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Lot Size Acres: 1.4
Lot Size Area: 1.4
Lot Size Units: Acres
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Long Lake
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 792.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2014
Tax Annual Amount: $1
Tax Assessed Value: $67,655
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available
Location
School Information
High School District: Colon
Location Information
Directions: From M-66 and M-86 junction, E on M-86, S on Farrand to Paradise Dr
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,496
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Joseph County
APN: 002 150 003 01
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 12, 2026
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Schools
Colon Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
5/10
Colon High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$484,000 – $586,000
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